News Articles
Oakwood University Pre-Alumni Council Students Gain Experience, Makes Connections at UNCF Leadership Conference
On Feb. 7, 2018, the Oakwood University Pre-Alumni Council members boarded a van headed for Atlanta, Georgia, for the United Negro College Fund Leadership Conference.
Pastor, Denominational Employee E. Wayne Shepperd Passes Away
E. Wayne Shepperd, Jr., born June 20, 1935, in Los Angeles, California, to Elbert W. Shepperd, Sr., and Naomi E. Owens, passed to his rest on Feb. 6, 2018, in Austin, Texas.
It Is Written Honored with Six Awards
This week, several It Is Written television programs were honored with AVA Digital Awards.
Andrews University H.E.L.P. Project Hosts “The Nativity Story” Christmas Program
On Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, the Human Empowerment Life Project (H.E.L.P.) team hosted “The Nativity Story” in the Howard Performing Arts Center at Andrews University for approximately 460 students in grades 2–5 from the Benton Harbor, Michigan, area.
Del Delker, Voice of Prophecy Soloist, Passes Away
Beloved Voice of Prophecy soloist Del Delker passed to her rest on Jan. 31, 2018, in Porterville, Califoria, at the age of 93.
Southwestern Adventist University Welcomes Largest Group of Teams for 23rd Hoops Classic
Southwestern Adventist University hosted the 23rd annual Hoops Classic this weekend. The largest basketball tournament in the North American Division, the event accommodated 56 teams from 30 schools from across the United States.
WellChurches.com Launched for Pastors, Health Ministry Directors
“The Well Churches Certification initiative facilitates awareness of health and well-being among clergy; to motivate and guide the population to improve their own health, to strengthen their immune systems, and resist sickness and disease,” affirmed Velino A. Salazar, SCC president.
Refugees Brave the Cold for Fellowship in North Carolina
On Sabbath, Jan. 18, just three days after Greensboro, North Carolina, was buried under 6-8 inches of snow that cancelled flights and closed schools, at least 170 refugees from six language groups braved the winter conditions to gather at the Greensboro Seventh-day Adventist Church for what they called a "Refugee Families Thanksgiving Worship."
Sonscreen and Southern Adventist University Present Film Workshop at Hawaii Mission Academy
In January 2018, the Sonscreen Film Festival and Southern Adventist University (SAU) School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) partnered to present a film production workshop at Hawaii Mission Academy (HMA).
Terry Johnsson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Terry Johnsson, vice president of mission integration for the Pacific Northwest Region of Adventist Health in Portland, Oregon, was the first Adventist recipient of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award from the city of Portland.